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Join us on Sunday, May 31 for Breakfast Sunday.
We will gather at the usual time and place - right after service in the Glover community room downstairs.
We plan on most of the same menu and maybe a few surprises!
Anyone who wants to lend a hand, please meet in the kitchen at 8am, Sunday. Many opportunities are available.
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The little pantry has been growing, and we are serving more people than ever before. We refill the pantry every day, and we give out over an average of 1000 items a month. Thank you to everyone that contributes and we asked that to continue your generosity over the summer. We a need of the following items.:
Open and Serve, ( Chef Boyardee)
Pasta
Spaghetti Sauce
Breakfast.
Thank You
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Reflections on American History
As part of Trinity's commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, join us in the library after worship on June 7 for a presentation by Bob Gardner entitled "Reflections on American History". Bob, who has taught the subject for many years at different levels, will share some thoughts about how he sees our past and how it has molded us today.
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Newcomer Gathering @ Trinity Church
Sunday, June 14 th @ 10:45 AM
Trinity Church Library/Johnson Room (upstairs hallway, across from Choir and Church School rooms)
An Invitation for all Newcomers and Visitors at Trinity Church … and anyone who
wants to say ‘Hello.’
New Friends, we would love to get to know you better!
Please stay after worship on Sunday, June 14 th for informal conversation. Come
to the Library, around the corner from the Sanctuary. Chat with Rev. Andrea, with
other newcomers, and with some long-time members as well. Children are most
welcome!
We invite you to learn more about the Trinity parish family, and ways to get
involved. How has God’s Spirit led you here at this time?
Bring your questions about Trinity Church and your hopes for what spiritual
community can mean for you.
RSVP at: trinity@trinitynewtownct.org or call 203-426-9070.
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“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens”
Ecclesiastes 3:1
As we approach Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial beginning of summer, this time of year feels like a threshold in the life of the church. In our music ministry, choir rehearsals are beginning to wind down as we learn and practice our final anthems, and we look forward to our final Thursday rehearsal on June 4th (with choir party!) and our June 14th music appreciation Sunday. In many ways, these final weeks of the program year invite us to reflect with gratitude on all that has filled our worship life this season: The music of Lent and Holy Week, the celebration of Easter morning with exciting brass, our glorious Evensong, the Women and Children’s Choir, Christmas Eve, and the list goes on. The faithful presence of those who have, week after week, helped to lead our congregation in musical worship are what truly makes our music ministry a living gift. And like the church year itself, music moves in seasons, and we are enjoying this sweet time of reflection and remembering.
This Sunday, we are called to remember sacrifice on the eve of Memorial Day. Our music will blend Pentecost with the honoring of the faithfulness that we remember. And as we move toward summer, may we continue to lift our voices in thankfulness for the season behind us and the hope of what God has in store for us.
In Christ,
Jennifer
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Last week in Church School, we learned about how God gave Paul a second chance to use his light for good in the world. Just as Paul had people who helped guide and support him along the way, we created our own list of people we want to pray for. We also made butterflies as symbols of new life, transformation, and the ways God brings change into the world.
Looking ahead to this week, here at Trinity Church we are celebrating the feast of Pentecost. This moment in the early Church marks when the Holy Spirit came down and interrupted a gathering, helping the disciples to share God’s love and good news to even more people.
In Church School, we will discover how God’s children live all around the world and how the Holy Spirit comes to each of them. Pentecost is also sometimes called the Church’s birthday, and birthdays are often celebrated with games! We will have our own versions of party games in Church School as we celebrate together.
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Starting June 1st- Mondays and Saturdays at 10:30am at the Gazebo.
Stroller Cardio, Sculpt & Strength is a program created for moms (and pregnant mamas to be), to exercise with their little ones in strollers. This workout class combines total body exercises, core, and cardio. It offers a chance for women to rebuild strength, connection, and community. No equipment needed, a water bottle and a towel are encouraged.
Safety and Details: For the safety of everyone attending class, the children are required to remain securely strapped into the stroller for the entire 30-40 min workout. Please bring any snacks, toys, etc., to keep kids engaged. We understand babies are on their own schedule sometimes, so the feeding, changing, etc. can be done before or after the workout. Please dress yourself and child according to weather.
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New Process for Vouchers
Vouchers can now be submitted virtually. There is a new page on Trinity's website (Vouchers). Please use this online form as a way to submit vouchers. If you need help learning this new system, please contact Kim.
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Praise and Thanksgiving
For those requesting our prayers
Maureen, Marie, Jennifer, Jacky, Gail, Bode, Gracie,
Martha, Shirley, Dan, Barbara, Caroline, Brent, Judy, Peter, Abby, Rich,
Cherie, Paula, Annmarie, Michael, Lindsey, Larry, Nina, Elizabeth
For those celebrating a birthday this week
Bennett Leake, Walt Streett, Veronica Hempstead
For those celebrating an anniversary this week
Jonathan & Rosemary Gallant, Rick & Paget Haylon, Gordon & Julie Dunn
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